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President Julius Maada Bio has directed the demolition of illegal structures erected within the vicinity of the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, as part of efforts to protect Sierra Leone’s environmental and tourism assets.
The President issued the directive during a tour of historic and tourism sites, where he emphasized the urgent need to halt unauthorised developments that threaten conservation efforts and the long-term sustainability of key national attractions.
He warned that encroachment around protected areas such as Tacugama poses a serious risk to wildlife conservation and undermines the country’s broader tourism development agenda. President Bio stressed that safeguarding the sanctuary is essential not only for the protection of endangered species but also for strengthening Sierra Leone’s position as a growing eco-tourism destination.
According to State House, the visit formed part of a wider inspection tour of historic and tourism sites aimed at promoting tourism development and preserving national heritage. The initiative reflects renewed government efforts to enforce environmental regulations and ensure that protected landmarks are preserved for future generations.
Established in 1995, the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has grown into one of Sierra Leone’s leading conservation centres and a major tourist attraction, playing a key role in the protection and rehabilitation of endangered chimpanzees.
